1313 — Mango
Oranges family#F1A014
Below: Valdani 1313 (Mango), a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F1A014 and RGB 241, 160, 20. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1313
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Valdani Colors to 1313
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1313
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Valdani 1313 (Mango) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 1313 (Mango) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1313
Valdani threads that pair well with 1313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani1313 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 1313
Valdani 1313 (Mango) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for marigolds and fall wreaths. Expect to see it used in citrus motifs and fox designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 1313 look like?
Valdani 1313 (Mango) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #F1A014 and RGB 241, 160, 20. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 1313?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1313 (Mango) is DMC 972 (Canary deep) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 742 (Tangerine light, 85%) and DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 79%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 1313?
The closest Valdani threads to 1313 are O12 Sunshine Glory (ΔE 5.1), V1 Orange Blossom (ΔE 6.27), and 13 Rusty Orange (ΔE 7.8). These are useful substitutes when 1313 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 1313?
Reach for Valdani 1313 (Mango) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1313.
Does Valdani 1313 (Mango) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1313 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.